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MEDIA GUIDE
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IAAF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
OFFICIAL PARTNERS I am pleased to introduce this information guide for media representatives attending the IAAF World
Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 (1 – 4 March 2018).
The IAAF World Indoor Championships are the most important IAAF World Athletics Series
competition after the Outdoor World Championships.
The United Kingdom has been a regular and trusted host of IAAF World Athletics Series events over
the decades. Cardiff was the venue for the 2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and,
most recently of course, London’s Olympic Stadium was the stage for a spectacular 2017 IAAF World
Championships. With Birmingham hosting the World Indoors this March,
the UK becomes the first-ever nation to stage the Outdoor and
Indoor World Championships back-to-back across two seasons.
Birmingham, which has recently been awarded the 2022
Commonwealth Games, is itself no stranger to world-
class global athletics, staging an IAAF Diamond League
meeting annually. The city also hosted the IAAF World
Half Marathon in 2009. Most memorably of all, Arena
Birmingham, which will welcome the world’s best indoor
performers in 2018, also held the 9th IAAF World Indoor
Championships in 2003.
Sports fans rely on TV and radio broadcasters, written and
on-line press and photographers to relay the four days of
sporting action from the championships around the world.
Understanding their vital role in promoting the entertainment
and excitement of the very best of indoor athletics competition,
the IAAF and Local Organising Committee are rightly committed
to offering the very best media facilities and services.
I offer my best wishes to the media for a
successful and enjoyable visit to Birmingham.
OFFICIAL SUPPLIER
Sebastian Coe
IAAF President
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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM BIRMINGHAM CONTENTS
On behalf of the city, I am delighted to welcome you to the IAAF World Indoor Championships KEY DATES.................................................................................................. 6
Birmingham 2018. IAAF COUNCIL / IAAF DELEGATES AND
After successfully staging this event previously in 2003, these Championships hold a special place in INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS / IAAF TEAM.................................................. 7
our hearts and I couldn’t be happier to see them return to the city. We are also very proud to become LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE – LOC MEDIA TEAM.............................. 10
the second city in the world to host the Championships more than once.
1. PRACTICAL INFORMATION.................................................................. 12
I know that some of you will have attended the 2003 Championships, and if you did, and haven’t 1.1 TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM.....................................................................................................................12
returned to Birmingham since you’ll notice some major changes both to the city and to the venue. 1.2 WELCOME DESK AT BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT......................................................................................12
Birmingham is not afraid to reinvent itself, with major retail, leisure and business hubs - including 1.3 PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM AIRPORT AND TRAIN STATION..............................................................12
the NEC, Brindleyplace, Mailbox, the Bullring, and, more recently, Grand Central and the Library of 1.4 ITEM & SERVICES LIST.........................................................................................................................14
Birmingham - providing strong examples of the urban regeneration the city has become famed for. 2. BIRMINGHAM AND THE IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS....... 16
This development and regeneration will be evident during your visit to the city, with several new and 2.1 INTRODUCING THE IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS BIRMINGHAM 2018............................16
exciting projects underway. 2.2 BIRMINGHAM CITY OF SPORT .............................................................................................................16
Arena Birmingham has also changed considerably in recent years, 2.3 RUBY THE RED PANDA – OFFICIAL MASCOT FOR
THE IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS ..........................................................................................17
following an extensive refurbishment. This has ensured that we have
world-class facilities to accommodate major championships such 3. ACCREDITATION.................................................................................. 18
as this and that we have improved areas for the athletes, the
4. ACCOMMODATION............................................................................... 19
spectators, our invited guests and members of the media.
4.1 OFFICIAL HOTELS.................................................................................................................................19
Birmingham is often described as the home of athletics in 4.2 MEDIA HOTEL TRANSPORT..................................................................................................................20
Britain and it is a title which we certainly live up to, hosting
5. VENUE................................................................................................ 21
major events indoors at Arena Birmingham and outdoors at
5.1 ARENA BIRMINGHAM...........................................................................................................................21
the Alexander Stadium, a venue which will itself undergo a
5.2 TRAINING VENUE – ALEXANDER STADIUM.........................................................................................25
transformation in the next few years in preparation for us
5.3 TEAM HOTELS.......................................................................................................................................26
hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
6. PHOTOGRAPHERS............................................................................... 27
I hope you enjoy your time in Birmingham.
7. TECHNOLOGY...................................................................................... 32
Ian Ward 8.
9.
NEWS & INFORMATION....................................................................... 34
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................... 35
9.1 THE UNITED KINGDOM.........................................................................................................................35
Councillor Ian Ward
9.2 BIRMINGHAM........................................................................................................................................36
Leader of Birmingham City Council and 10. APPENDICES AND MAPS.................................................................... 39
Chair of the Executive Steering Group 10.1 COMPETITION SCHEDULE..................................................................................................................39
10.2 HOTEL MAP.........................................................................................................................................40
10.3 BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC TRANSPORT MAP..........................................................................................41
10.4 IAAF WORLD INDOOR RECORD HOLDERS.........................................................................................42
10.5 IAAF WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS DEFENDING
CHAMPIONS FROM PORTLAND 2016........................................................................................................44
10.6 ARENA BIRMINGHAM CONCOURSE LEVEL.......................................................................................46
10.7 ARENA BIRMINGHAM GROUND FLOOR LEVEL.................................................................................47
Photos courtesy of Getty Images
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KEY DATES IAAF COUNCIL / IAAF DELEGATES AND
INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS / IAAF TEAM
IAAF / LOC Media Conference Memorabilia Donation Ceremony
IAAF COUNCIL
(includes media reception)
When: 1 March 2018
President Sebastian Coe (GBR)
What time: 11:00am When: 4 March 2018
Senior Vice President Sergey Bubka (UKR)
Location: Hyatt Regency What time: 12:00
Birmingham Hotel, Vice Presidents Dahlan Al Hamad (QAT)
Location: The Council House
Sonata Suite, 2 Bridge St Victoria Square Hamad Kalkaba Malboum (CMR)
Birmingham B1 2JZ Birmingham, B1 1BB Alberto Juantorena Danger (CUB)
Treasurer José Maria Odriozola (ESP)
Photo Briefing IAAF Council Media Briefing
Individual Members Roberto Gesta de Melo (BRA), South America*
When: 1 March 2018 When: 6 March 2018 Nawal El Moutawakel (MAR)
What time: 14:30 What time: 13:00 - 14:00 Abby Hoffman (CAN)
Location: Interview Zone Location: The Council House
Arena Birmingham Anna Riccardi (ITA)
Victoria Square
Birmingham, B1 1BB Pauline Davis-Thompson (BAH)
Opening Geoff Gardner (NFI), Oceania*
Sylvia Barlag (NED)
When: 1 March 2018
Ahmad Al Kamali (UAE)
What time: 18:00
Location: Arena Birmingham Frank Fredericks (NAM)**
Bernard Amsalem (FRA)
Zhaocai Du (CHN)
Victor Lopez (PUR), NACAC*
Stephanie Hightower (USA)
Hiroshi Yokokawa (JPN)
Antti Pihlakoski (FIN)
Mikhail Butov (RUS)
Adille Sumariwalla (IND)
Nawaf Al Saud (KSA)
Svein Arne Hansen (NOR), Europe*
Karim Ibrahim (MAS), Asia*
Vivian GUNGARAM (MRI), Africa*
*Area Representatives
** Provisionally suspended
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DELEGATES AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS IAAF COMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCASTING TEAM
Technical Delegate Jorge Salcedo (POR) Communications
Technical Delegate Kwan Kee (HKG) Anna Legnani
anna.legnani@iaaf.org +336.07.93.62.83
Communications Deputy Director
International Technical Official - Chief ITO Jane Edstrom (CAN)
Yannis Nikolaou
International Technical Official John Cronin (IRL) yannis.nikolaou@iaaf.org +336.07.93.43.41
Communications Manager
International Technical Official Mats Svensson (SWE)
Laura Arcoleo
laura.arcoleo@iaaf.org +336.78.63.43.62
International Technical Official Krisztina Horvath (HUN) Social Media Manager
International Technical Official Samuel Lopes (POR) Lavinia Maffia
lavinia.maffia@iaaf.org +336.07.93.99.24
Media Operations Manager
Photo Finish Judge Janet Nixon (AUS)
Broadcasting
International Starter Lisa Ferdinand (CAN)
Frederic Sanchez
Chair of Jury of Appeal Abby Hoffman (CAN) Operations Manager Platforms broadcasting@iaaf.org +336.07.93.00.83
& Distribution
Jury of Appeal Gemma Castaño (ESP)
For all media enquiries: newsinfo@iaaf.org
Jury of Appeal Niels Van Der Aar (NED)
Medical and Anti-Doping Delegate Stéphane Bermon (FRA)
Press Delegate Anna Legnani (ITA)
Broadcast Delegate Mark Fulton (GBR)
Statistician Andras Szabo (HUN)
Announcer - English Geoff Wightman (GBR)
Photo Commissioner Raquel Cavaco Nunes (POR)
Advertising Commissioner Frederique Reynertz (BEL)
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LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE – LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (continued)
LOC MEDIA TEAM Sport Presentation Manager Andy Kay
Sponsorship Consultant Marc Hope
Stadium Overlay Manager Kenny Underwood
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Accommodation Manager Nicola Boyle
Championships Director Joan Durose Communications Manager Carol Austin
Sport Director Cherry Alexander
Head of Team Services Rob Logan
Executive Steering Group (ESG)
Head of Volunteers and Workforce Tom Bowkett
Councillor Ian Ward (Chair) Leader, Birmingham City Council
Head of Protocol Mark Byrne
Phil Mead NEC Group
Head of Accommodation and Transportation Simon Hainsworth
Niels de Vos UK Athletics
Head of Finance and Admin Susan Hardy
Steve Hollingworth Birmingham City Council
Head of Communications Sarah Dickson Councillor Randal Brew Birmingham City Council
Head of Ticketing and Commercial Ryan Murphy Mario Flanagan Hyatt Hotel
Head of Venue and Operations Laura Denham Jonathan Grix University of Birmingham
Community Engagement Manager Jane Stewart Lucy Crickmore UK Sport
Brand Manager Kate Baldwin Sam Lawrence Westside BID
Ticket Operations Manager Laura Horne/Georgia Bekyra Neil Rami West Midlands Growth Company
CRM Manager Rachel McPeake Sukvinder Kalsi Birmingham City Council
Accreditation Manager Simone Ellis
Venue Manager Tony Hayes LOC MEDIA TEAM
Visa Manager Karen Forbes Media Management
Rights Protection Manager Sarah Laythorpe
Sarah Dickson
Technology Manager Lee Dakin sarah.dickson@birmingham.gov.uk +44 (0) 7766925136
Head of Communications
Clean Athletics Manager David Herbert
Jayne Pearce
Medal Ceremonies and Protocol Manager Laura Hillyard jpearce@pearceinternational.com +44 (0) 7825191213
Media Operations Manager
Digital and Social Media Manager Jordan Hughes
Media Operations Team
Hospitality Manager Lisa Kennedy
PR and Media Manager James Harding Media Centre Manager Anna McInerney
Operations Manager Emma Rankin Photo Manager Andrew McMenamin
Observers Programme Manager Lucy Crickmore
Media Tribune Manager Ivan Pasquariello
Competition Director Chris Cohen
Mixed Zone Manager Nicole Reynolds
Technical Directors Keith Davies / Angus McKenzie
Competition Administration Manager Malcolm Rogers LOC News Team Manager Matthew Brown
Volunteer Manager Adam Warden Media Centre help desk:
Media Operations Manager Jayne Pearce +44 (0) 3333 445790 mediaoperations@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk
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1. PRACTICAL INFORMATION The price for both train services is: £3.00 single and £7.00 return approximately (depending on the
time of day). Tickets can be booked at the station or online.
Virgin Trains website: https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/
1.1 TRAVEL TO BIRMINGHAM Cross Country Trains website: https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Arrivals and departures Birmingham Airport to media hotels
Arrivals Media are advised to use the railway services from Birmingham International Station to Birmingham
New Street Station.
The official port of entry for the IAAF World Indoor Championships is Birmingham Airport (24km
west of Birmingham city centre). From Birmingham New Street Station, the media hotels are located within walking distance (10 to 15
minute walk). From New Street station please use the Victoria Square Exit and follow the pink signs
Transfers for those who have booked the official accommodation will be provided free of charge by
to Arena Birmingham.
the LOC from this airport. To use this service, media will need to provide their flight details no later
than 48 hours prior to travel. Flight details can be uploaded through the accreditation system using Taxis
the same access code and password provided to apply for accreditation.
Birmingham taxis are on a meter charging system.
The transfer service will be available from 26 February to 4 March.
Charges from Birmingham Airport to Arena Birmingham or the official hotels will vary but will be in
The transfer pick-up point is located adjacent to Marks & Spencer (M&S) in the Arrivals Hall. the region of £35. You should allow around 45 minutes to one hour for this journey – subject to traffic.
The city of Birmingham is served nationally by railway services. New Street railway station connects
Birmingham to all major cities in the UK and is located in the city centre. A transfer service is not
available from New Street station to official accommodation as media hotels are located within
walking distance.
Departures
Return transfers from the hotels to Birmingham Airport will be provided on 5 and 6 March for the
media who have booked official accommodation and provided their travel details.
1.2 Welcome desk at Birmingham Airport
A welcome desk will be placed at both terminals at Birmingham Airport. Staff will be available
to help with any queries and the desks will be made recognisable with an IAAF World Indoor
Championships Birmingham 2018 sign.
Welcome desks will be in position from 26 February until 4 March.
1.3 Public transport from airport and train station
Birmingham Airport to Arena Birmingham
Birmingham Airport is directly connected to Birmingham International Station by a free ‘Air-Rail
Link’ system which takes two minutes to reach the station.
From Birmingham International Station media are advised to take the Virgin Train to Birmingham
New Street Station (10-15 minutes) or the Cross Country train service to Birmingham New Street
Station (10-15 minutes).
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1.4 ITEM & SERVICES LIST
Item & Service at Office Location Item & Service at Office Location
Arena Birmingham Arena Birmingham
Accommodation Call +44(0)121 227 4663 Jodie.Payton@cseplc.com Lost and found Media help desk Press work room, level 2,
assistance Arena Birmingham
Accreditation assistance Media Accreditation Main Accreditation Centre, Entrance ‘E’, Media guide Media help desk Press work room, level 2,
help desk Boardwalk, Arena Birmingham Arena Birmingham
Adapters Media help desk Press work room, level 2, Official merchandise Merchandise store Concourse level,
Arena Birmingham Arena Birmingham
ATM/Cash machines & Cash machine In front of entrance to block 6, level 1, Parking mediaoperations@ South Car Park (Sheepcote St.),
banking services Arena Birmingham wicbirmingham2018. Arena Birmingham
org.uk
Camera loan and repair Camera services Photo work room, ground floor level,
Arena Birmingham Photo bibs Photo briefing (1 March Interview Zone, level 2,
2018) at 14:30 Arena Birmingham
Championships Event website http://www.wicbirmingham2018.com/
information Pharmacy Pharmacies and Boots, 2 Brindley Pl, B1 2HJ
general stores (3-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
Coffee and tea Media lounge Press work room, level 2,
Arena Birmingham Media welcome bags Media help desk Press work room, level 2,
Arena Birmingham
Computer repair Computer repair shop Staffordshire I.T,
and assistance 27 Colmore Row, B3 2EW Results information Media help desk Press work room, level 2,
(17-minute walk from Arena Birmingham) Arena Birmingham
Consolidated start lists Media help desk Press work room, level 2, Seiko +44 (0) 7900 136073 athletics@seiko.co.uk
Arena Birmingham
Smoking areas Designated smoking Block 1 and Block 12.
Exercise area The Gym Broadway Broadway, Ladywood Middleway, B16 8HA area
Birmingham (13-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
Snacks Refreshment station Media lounge, press work room,
PureGym Fiveways Entertainment Centre, level 2, Arena Birmingham
Birmingham city centre Broad Street, B15 1DA
Stationery items Newsagents Lloyds News,
(10-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
87 Newhall St, B3 1LH
First aid First Aid Stations Between Block 1 and 2 at Concourse level, (10-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
Arena Birmingham.
Taxi Taxi rank Broad St, near the ICC
Internet access Media help desk Press work room, level 2, (2-minute walk from Arena Birmingham)
Arena Birmingham
Technology support Media help desk Press work room, level 2,
Internet terminals Internet kiosks - Press work room, level 2, Arena Birmingham
press work room Arena Birmingham
Transport information Media help desk Press work room, level 2,
Media information Media help desk Press work room, level 2, Arena Birmingham &
Arena Birmingham photo work room, Ground floor,
Arena Birmingham
Lockers (press) Media help desk Press work room, level 2,
Arena Birmingham
Lockers Photo help desk Photo work room,
(photographers) ground floor level,
Arena Birmingham
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2. BIRMINGHAM AND THE IAAF WORLD the venue hosts. The same venue also hosted the IAAF World Indoor Championships in 2003 and the
European Athletics Indoor Championships in 2007.
INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS The city also annually stages the British Athletics Team Trials and the Muller Grand Prix
Birmingham, part of the IAAF’s Diamond League series. These two events take place at the
Alexander Stadium, a venue which will be completely redeveloped over the next few years, so that
2.1 Introducing the IAAF World Indoor Championships it can host the athletics programme for the Commonwealth Games in 2022, an event awarded to
Birmingham 2018 Birmingham in December 2017.
Since their modest beginnings in 1985 as the World Indoor Games, the IAAF World Indoor But although Birmingham is rightly proud of its links to the number one Olympic sport, the city is
Championships (from 1987) have more than doubled in size to grow into the second largest of the passionate about all sport. Other events hosted in recent years include the Aegon Classic tennis
IAAF’s World Athletics Series events. tournament, group games from the 2015 Rugby World Cup and several big fixtures as part of
cricket’s ICC Champions Trophy.
Setting the stage were the IAAF World Indoor Games which attracted 319 athletes from 69 countries
to Paris in January 1985. Conflicting with events on the popular North American indoor circuit, the In fact, March is a big month for sport in Birmingham, as hot on the heels of the IAAF World Indoor
competition was largely a European affair, but nonetheless illustrated the interest, potential and Championships, Arena Birmingham will also host the Yonex All England Badminton Championships
need of a truly global event. That reached fruition two years later when the inaugural edition of the (14 to 18 March) and the 2018 Gymnastics World Cup (21 and 22 March).
championships was staged at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, USA, a three-day gathering of 402
athletes from 84 countries that witnessed five new world indoor records. Heike Drechsler was the And it’s not all about watching sports events in Birmingham. The city also stages a huge number of
star of that edition, winning her specialty, the long jump, and blasting to a world indoor record in the participation events. Its portfolio grew in 2017, with Velo Birmingham - which involved thousands
200m. In all, the IAAF World Indoor Championships have been the setting for 38 world records of people cycling through the streets of the city in September - and the city’s first International
Marathon was held in October 2017.
With the exception of back-to-back editions in 2003 and 2004, the event has been held biennially
since, growing in stature and reach with almost every staging. No fewer than 171 countries sent
teams to the 14th edition in Istanbul in 2012; 148 participated at the most recent edition, two years
2.3 Ruby the Red Panda – Official mascot for
ago in Portland. the IAAF World Indoor Championships
Ruby is the official mascot of the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018. She takes her
The 1989 edition in Budapest featured dramatic World record performances by Cuban Javier
name from the gemstone, to reflect her sparkling personality and as a nod to the city’s world-famous
Sotomayor who cleared 2.43m in the high jump, Dutchwoman Elly van Hulst, who clocked 8:33.82 in
Jewellery Quarter.
the 3000m, and Kenyan Paul Ereng, who clocked 1:44.84 in the 800m.
Ruby was unveiled at the Birmingham Wildlife
There were more 800m heroics in Paris in 1997 where Wilson Kipketer of Denmark broke the World
Conservation Park, which is home to
record in the event twice; first in the heats, with a 1:43.96 run, and again, two days later, in the final,
three red pandas; two adults, Mo and
where he shattered it with a 1:42.67 performance.
Amba, and their daughter Mambo.
The 800m also figures prominently on the women’s side of the competition. Maria Mutola of The park is a key part of European
Mozambique won a staggering seven world titles over the distance in her nine appearances: the most endangered species breeding
individual titles by a woman. Sotomayor has been the most successful on the men’s side, with four programme looking to protect this
gold, one silver and one bronze in his six appearances. beautiful species from extinction.
After a successful edition in 2003, Birmingham will host the event for the second time from 1-4 In 2005, one of the first red pandas to
March 2018, a competition that will crown 28 new world indoor champions, 14 on both the men’s and arrive in the Conservation Park, Babu,
women’s programmes. famously went missing for four days
before being found and returned to
2.2 Birmingham city of sport his enclosure. He was later named
‘Brummie of the Year’.
Birmingham is frequently described as the home of athletics in the UK, having hosted more athletics
events than any other British city.
The venue for the IAAF World Indoor Championships, Arena Birmingham, has staged indoor athletics
for more than 25 years, with the Indoor Grand Prix proving to be one of the most popular sports event
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3. ACCREDITATION 4. ACCOMMODATION
The Main Accreditation Centre (MAC) is located on the Boardwalk Arena Birmingham next to
Entrance ‘E’. From the MAC, the media entrance (Entrance ‘A’) is two minutes walking on level 1. 4.1 Official hotels
There are three official media hotels for the IAAF World Indoor Championships.
WIC 2018 Room Allocation – Main Accreditation Centre
Holiday Inn Express ***
19 Holliday Street, Birmingham B1 1HH +44 (0) 121 5161 990
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/birmingham/bhxcc/hoteldetail
team@hiebirminghamcity.com
Nearest station: Birmingham New Street
Journey time to Arena Birmingham = 10 minutes walking
Taxi/car journey time to Arena Birmingham: 5-7 minutes (traffic dependent).
Costs will vary but will be approximately £7.00.
Novotel Broad Street ****
70 Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HT +44 (0) 121 6199 002
http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-1077-novotel-birmingham-centre/index.shtml
H1077@accor.com
Nearest station: Birmingham New Street
Journey time to Arena Birmingham = 5 minutes walking
Taxi/car journey time to Arena Birmingham: 3 minutes (traffic dependent).
Costs will vary but will be approximately £7.00.
Hampton by Hilton *** (extra hotel added due to high demand)
200 Broad Street, Birmingham B15 1SU +44 (0) 121 329 7450
http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom
/hampton-by-hilton-birmingham-broad-street-BHXBSHX/index.html
Opening times for the Main Accreditation Centre will be as follows: info@hbhbroadstreet.com
Friday, 23 Feb 09:00 - 18:00 Wednesday, 28 Feb 09:00 - 22:00 Nearest station: Birmingham New Street
Journey time to Arena Birmingham = 5 minutes walking
Saturday, 24 Feb 09:00 - 18:00 Thursday, 1 Mar 09:00 - 22:00 Taxi/car journey time to Arena Birmingham: 5 minutes (traffic dependent).
Sunday, 25 Feb 09:00 - 18:00 Friday, 2 Mar 09:00 - 22:00 Costs will vary but will be approximately £7.00.
Monday, 26 Feb 08:00 - 20:00 Saturday, 3 Mar 09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday, 27 Feb 09:00 - 22:00 Sunday, 4 Mar 09:00 - 18:00
There will be no accreditation facilities at the airport or the media hotels.
Media picking up their accreditation at the MAC will need to show their confirmation letter with the
ID or passport used in the accreditation process.
Any accreditation issues or lost/stolen cards should be reported to the resolution centre, located in
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5. VENUE
5.1 Arena Birmingham
King Edwards Rd, Birmingham, B1 2AA
Opening times:
Monday 26 Feb 14:00 - 20:00 Friday 2 Mar 08:00 - 01:00
Tuesday 27 Feb 10:00 - 20:00 Saturday 3 Mar 08:00 - 00:00
Wednesday 28 Feb 10:00 - 22:00 Sunday 4 Mar 10:00 - 21:00
Thursday 1 Mar 09:00 - 00:00
RWP
Vista
INTERVIEW
ZONE
Rooms
4.2 Media hotel transport
There will be no transfer services between official accommodation and Arena Birmingham as the
RWP
official hotels are within walking distance of the competition venue. RWPHL
MEDIA
Quartz
CENTRE
A transfer service is available from and to Birmingham Airport, for media staying at the official hotels
(for more information see 1.1).
RWP
RWP
RWP
RWP
LIFT ACCESS FROM
ENTRANCE ‘A’ STAIRS
ACCESS FROM
ENTRANCE ‘A’
RWP
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5.1.2 How to get there Media tribune
Arena Birmingham is located within walking distance of Birmingham city centre. The media tribune (commentary and press positions) is located in blocks 8, 9 and 10 in Arena
Birmingham at level 1. It has 200 tabled positions for press and 35 non-tabled seats available to
Details on walking times to Arena Birmingham from the city’s landmarks are below: accredited media. The tabled tribunes will have internet connectivity (both wired and wireless),
nn Birmingham New Street Station – 16 minute walk power, shared TV screens and CIS terminals, with a clear view of the track and video board. Non-
tabled seats will have wireless internet connectivity and a clear view of the track and video board.
nn Birmingham Moor Street Station – 20 minute walk
Non-rights holders have access to non-tabled seats on the media tribune. There are lockers
nn Birmingham Snow Hill Station – 18 minute walk available in the photo work room for non-rights holders to use as non-rights holders representatives
will not be allowed to film the field of play during competition.
nn Bullring shopping centre – 20 minute walk
Members of the Media Operations team will be available in the tribune, should you require any
The closest bus stop to Arena Birmingham is ‘International Convention Centre’ (5 minute walk) which further assistance.
is served by buses number 22/ 23/ 24/ 29. The bus journey from the city centre to ‘International
The media tribune is very easily accessed from the Quartz Lounge (media centre). It is located down
Convention Centre’ is about 15 minutes.
the stairs and across the concourse. A lift is also available, if required.
Parking
The majority of positions in the tabled tribune will be allocated to media organisations by the IAAF.
There is a limited amount of media parking in the South Car Park (Sheepcote St.) at Arena Please refer to the seating plans in the media centre or ask a member of the Media Operations team
Birmingham, however this must be requested in advance. If you’d like to make a request, please to show you to your seat.
email us with your vehicle registration number at mediaoperations@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk.
Please note that parking is allocated on priority basis, with preference given to photographers and Mixed Zone
those with accessibility needs. The Mixed Zone provides an opportunity for media to interview athletes immediately after
competition.
5.1.3 Media facilities at Arena Birmingham The Mixed Zone is split into five main sections and follows a pre-determined priority order:
Media centre
1. Rights holders TV and radio broadcasters who have pre-booked positions
The media centre at Arena Birmingham is located in the Quartz Lounge on level 2 and is easily
accessible via the stairs or lift from Entrance ‘A’ – level 1. 2. ENG crews
The media centre has the following services and facilities: 3. Written press
nn More than 150 work desks available on a first-come, first-served basis 4. Non-rights holders
nn Power, wired and wireless internet connectivity 5. Coaches section
nn TV screens showing the dedicated in-venue feed All athletes will pass through the Mixed Zone on completion of every event. Media may also approach
nn CIS terminals for live timing and scoring coaches for interviews in their designated section, if required.
nn Internet kiosks and a dedicated printer Accredited websites (Pi category), who have obtained permission from AMS, will be able to record
audio and video in the press Mixed Zone and in the press-conference room.
nn Limited press lockers available on a first-come, first-served basis
Non-rights holders wishing to conduct interviews in the Mixed Zone will have to submit a request on
nn Printed, collated start lists for each session site at the help desk.
nn Refreshment station offering free tea, coffee, water and light snacks Note that if athletes have not completed the Mixed Zone and are required to attend a medal
ceremony, the Media Operations team will help in making sure the medallists get to their ceremony
In addition, there is a help desk managed by Media Operations staff. The team is there to assist you, on time and return to finish interviews in the Mixed Zone.
so please ask them if you have any questions.
For the IAAF World Indoor Championships, the Mixed Zone is located at ground floor level and can be
An additional work room is available for photographers at ground floor level (see separate photo accessed via stairs located opposite the media tribune entrance on the concourse (block 9).
work room section).Media Centre help desk: +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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Interview Zone Also see Seiko’s website https://www.seiko.co.jp/en/branding/system/ . Alternatively, you can visit
the Seiko booth at concourse level. Seiko staff on site will be available for interviews for written and
Formal media conferences will not be held after each medal event, rather an Interview Zone will be
broadcast media.
available for any media wishing to do extended interviews after the Mixed Zone. The Interview Zone
will be a more relaxed area where interviews can be held, either in a group or one-to-one situation.
Working around Arena Birmingham
The Interview Zone is located on level 2 at Arena Birmingham, at the back of the media centre.
Media representatives can film from positions on the canal towpaths and from the Brindleyplace side
Media Operations staff will manage requests and escort athletes to the Interview Zone if required. of the canal (across the bridge to the Sealife Centre) using Arena Birmingham as a backdrop.
Media can make requests to interview an athlete before, during or immediately after competition in
Canal towpaths
any of the following locations:
No documentation is required in advance to film from the canal towpaths, but it is advised to inform
nn Tribune Canal & River Trust beforehand.
nn Media centre Stephen Hardy: Communications Manager – Canal & River Trust
nn Mixed Zone +44 (0) 1636 675703 +44 (0) 7920 077190 stephen.Hardy@canalrivertrust.org.uk
nn Interview Zone Brindleyplace
If you wish to film from Brindleyplace, do this please contact GVA Grimley in advance, or you could be
Media Operations staff will be available in all above locations to collect requests. asked to stop filming by the security team. It is suggested that you make contact prior to the start of
the Championships, so that you can be granted the necessary approvals in advance. You will be asked
Non-rights holders will be permitted to film/record in both the Mixed Zone and Interview Zone. They to provide details of your PLI (public liability insurance), risk assessments and a list of equipment
will be required to wear an armband during this time, to allow for easy identification. Armbands will that you plan to use.
be distributed to non-rights holders by the Media Operations team in the IAAF office.
Nathan Sanghera: Marketing & Events Executive – GVA
Wireless internet connection will be available in the Interview Zone. +44 (0) 121 609 8056 +44 (0) 7984 176 257 nathan.sanghera@gva.co.uk
Media catering
Free refreshments (tea, coffee, water) and snacks will be available in the media lounge in the press 5.2 Training venue – Alexander Stadium
work room and in the photo work room at Arena Birmingham from 26 February to 4 March. EIS, High Performance Centre,
Alexander Stadium, Perry Barr, Walsall Rd, Birmingham, B42 2LR
A choice of hot and cold food and beverages will be available for the media to purchase on
competition days in the media lounge in the press work room at the following times:
1 to 4 March Lunch 14:00 – 16:00
Dinner 17:00 – 19:00 (except Sunday 4 March 18:00 – 20:30)
Medical services
During competition days, first aid stations are located on the concourse at Arena Birmingham. They
are between Blocks 1 and 2.
Seiko
The official timing company for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 is Seiko,
who have been a partner of the IAAF for more than 30 years and will be timing and measuring
all disciplines with state-of-the-art electronic systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, speed and
precision of all data. Races on the track will benefit from newly-enhanced photo-finish and starting
systems. Spectators will be able to view results on the Seiko video boards and a combination of VDM
and EDM will be used for field events.
If media representatives need further information on the technology used, please contact Seiko on
+44 (0) 7900 136073 or athletics@seiko.co.uk
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5.2.1 How to get there 6. PHOTOGRAPHERS
From Arena Birmingham (15 minutes driving)
It takes approximately 15 minutes (depending on traffic) to drive to Alexander Stadium from
Agreement form
Arena Birmingham.
Each photographer must sign an agreement form in order to receive accreditation.
Public transport is also available and this takes about 45 minutes via bus (a change is required).
Buses numbered 80/ 80A/ 98/ X64 can take you to Old Square. From Old Square buses numbered 51/ Bags and unattended baggage
52/ X51 take you to ‘Perry Avenue’, which is a five-minute walk to Alexander Stadium. Space is at a premium at indoor athletics meetings. Please do not take up valuable space in photo
positions at Arena Birmingham with large bags and wheeled cases. There are dedicated photo
From Birmingham city centre (15 minutes driving) lockers for you to use. Please see the team at the photo work room help desk if you wish to use a
Driving from Birmingham New Street station to Alexander Stadium takes approximately 15 minutes locker. Note that items left unattended are liable to be removed by security.
(depending on traffic).
With public transport, it takes about 15 minutes to get to the training venue from the city centre. Briefing
From Birmingham New Street Station, you can easily walk to the bus stop at Lower Bull Street A briefing for all photographers will be held on Thursday 1 March at 14:30 at Arena Birmingham in
(Stop BS4) and take the express bus x51 to Alexander Stadium - Perry Avenue. From Perry Avenue, the Interview Zone, level 2.
Alexander Stadium is a five-minute walk away.
This is where you will be issued with your photo bib, find out about the photo positions, guidelines for
Parking at Alexander Stadium working at the IAAF World Indoor Championships, and have the opportunity to ask questions directly
of the Photo Manager.
There is a limited amount of media parking outside the High Performance Centre at Alexander
Stadium, for media wishing to cover training sessions. However, this must be requested in This briefing is compulsory, and for your benefit, so please make every effort to attend.
advance. If you’d like to make a request, please email us with your vehicle registration number at
mediaoperations@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk Camera loan and repair
There will be a professional support service to accredited photographers, including camera cleaning,
5.2.2 Open training sessions repair, and a camera and lens loan service.
Training at the High Performance Centre, Alexander Stadium
The camera loan and repair team will be based in the photo work room during the following hours:
Training sessions at the High Performance Centre, Alexander Stadium will be open to the
media as follows:
Thursday, 1 March 16:00 – 22:00
Tuesday, 27 February to Saturday, 3 March: 9:00 – 17:00
Sunday, 4 March: 10:00 – 14:00 Friday, 2 March 9:00 – 14:00 / 16:00 – 22:00
During open training sessions a Mixed Zone will be available to the media wishing to conduct Saturday, 3 March 9:00 – 14:00 / 16:00 – 22:00
interviews with athletes by the athlete entrance/exit to the venue. Signage will be in place to help Sunday, 4 March 14:00 – 18:30
media identify their dedicated area.
Please note that food and drinks are not allowed in the training venue. Catering
Free refreshments (tea, coffee, water) and snacks will be available in the photo work room.
Training at Arena Birmingham
A limited amount of athlete training sessions will be conducted at Arena Birmingham and will be A choice of hot and cold food and beverages will be available for the media to purchase on
open to the media as follows: competition days in the media lounge in the press work room (for timings, see 5.1.3).
Wednesday 28 February: 13:00 – 17:00
Thursday 1 March: 9:00 – 11:00 Dress code
Photographers and technicians working around the field of play are often in sight of spectators
5.3 Team hotels and the broadcast cameras and, as such, must maintain a respectable standard of appearance.
A map showing the location of the official hotels is available in this guide as appendix 10.2. Shoulders must be covered, only smart/tailored shorts are permitted, and no open-toed shoes or
sandals are allowed. In addition, photographers should not display overtly conspicuous branding or
any political slogans or messages on clothing or equipment.Media Centre help desk: +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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Flashguns / strobes Photo bibs
The use of flashguns and strobes is strictly prohibited during any competition session. Photographers will be able to collect their photo bib at the photographers’ briefing on 1 March. A
£20 / €20 deposit or an Identity Card is required for the bib, refundable on return at the end of the
Internet access Championships. Photographers will be asked to sign a code of conduct prior to collecting their bib.
See separate Technology section on page 32. The bib allows access to photo positions and must be worn at all times when working at Arena
Birmingham. All bibs are the property of the IAAF and must be returned.
Interview Zone Outfield photographers will be issued with a yellow bib that is uniquely numbered and non-
Photographers have access to the Interview Zone. However, it is important to work in cooperation transferable.
with written press or broadcasters.
To access infield positions, you will need your request for infield access approved by the IAAF Photo
Commissioner. Infield photographers must switch their yellow bib for a black infield bib. This will be
Lockers
facilitated by the IAAF Photo Commissioner.
Bespoke lockers for photographers are available at Arena Birmingham in the photo work room on a
first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the help desk in the photo work room if you would like to Lost and stolen bibs must be reported to the Media Operations team as soon as possible; losing or
use a locker. not returning your bib will forfeit your deposit.
Medal ceremonies Remote cameras and releases
On Thursday, 1 March medal ceremonies will be held on the field of play at the 60m start area. The use of remote cameras is welcomed but installation is subject to approval by the Photo Manager
Photographers wishing to shoot the ceremonies and who are not already infield for the high jump and IAAF Photo Commissioner (for infield). Installations must take place no later than one and a half
competition, will need to gather at the end of the photo work room. The Photo Management team hours prior to the start of the competition session.
will then proceed to bring photographers onto the infield as a group. Please make sure you ask a
Note that the radio frequencies of the pocket wizard devices must meet UK requirements and not
member of staff at the photo work room help desk if you wish to shoot medal ceremonies on that day.
interfere with other equipment used by the LOC or the Rights holders during competition. Please see
From Friday 2 March onwards, medal ceremonies will be held on a balcony in front of the big screen Spectrum section for details.
at Arena Birmingham. Photographers interested in shooting medal ceremonies will need to use the
stairs to access the balcony and be in place on the right-hand side of the balcony a maximum of five Spectator seats
minutes before the start of the ceremony. Photographers may work from empty spectator seats at Arena Birmingham. However, when the
In the case of consecutive ceremonies, photographers will need to remain in place until the ticket holder arrives, the seat must be relinquished immediately. While working in empty seats, you
conclusion of the last ceremony. must take instruction from any member of the Media Operations or Stadium staff and not cause
disturbance to spectators.
Mi-Fi devices
Mi-Fi and any other personal hotspot devices capable of transmitting wireless signals interfere with
Spectrum
the main Wi-Fi provision so must not be used anywhere inside Arena Birmingham. Photographers may use remote shutter devices such as Pocket Wizards as long as they meet CE
regulations and operate within the UK permitted frequency ranges of 433.05 to 434.79 MHz, 863 to
Please also make sure you are not tethering your connection via your phone. 876 MHz, 915 to 921 MHz and 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz.
Opening Please note that you must present remote shutter devices for testing and tagging prior to use. This
can be done, free of charge, in the photo work room. Time slots for test and tag will be advertised
The opening for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 will take place at Arena in the photo work room each day. If you do not undertake the test and tag process, you will not be
Birmingham from 18:00 on Thursday, 1 March. The opening event will feature protocol elements permitted to use your device.
including speeches by key personalities related to the Championships.
Although devices in the 2.4 GHz range are permitted, we strongly advise against the use of these.
More details on the ceremony will be provided to press and photographers closer to the event. This frequency range is likely to become swamped by other radio devices such as Wi-Fi access points
and mobile phones and the risk of poor performance due to radio interference is high. Note that 5
GHz devices are not permitted.Media Centre help desk: +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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Stepladders Please note that, except for international agencies, it is not possible to reserve a seat in the photo
work room. Stickers and signs on desks meant to reserve a position will be removed overnight by the
These are not to be used within Arena Birmingham.
photo team or cleaning staff.
Training venue The location of the photo work room is below:
The training venue for the IAAF World Indoor Championships Birmingham 2018 is the High
Performance Centre at Alexander Stadium (for more information on how to get there see 5.2).
Photographers wishing to photograph training sessions at the High Performance Centre will be
requested to wear their bib and Championships accreditation and respect the space delimitations in
the venue as indicated by the staff on site.
If you plan to shoot at the training venue before the photo briefing on Thursday, 1 March, please
know that you will first need to collect your bib and sign a declaration at Arena Birmingham.
Photographers not wearing their bib will not be able to access the training venue.
Tripods
Tripods are not permitted inside the venue; however, monopods are allowed.
Photo positions
Photo positions are located at various points around the track: including the concourse area in the
arena bowl, in reserved seats in the stands, on the head-on positions (60m sprint and oval track) and
on the infield. All positions will be explained at the Photo Briefing.
Some photographers will also be permitted to install remote cameras in pre-agreed locations, under
the guidance of the IAAF Photo Commissioner and LOC Photo Manager.
International agencies only will be allowed to install remote cameras on the catwalk.
Access to the infield will be determined by the IAAF Photo Commissioner in agreement with the IAAF
Press Delegate.
Photo work room
The photo work room is on the ground floor level, at the back of the Mixed Zone and will have desks
for approximately 75 photographers, on a first-come, first-served basis. Access to the photo work
room is from the staircase at concourse level between Blocks 6 and 7.
The photo work room has the following services and facilities:
nn Power, wired and wireless internet connectivity
nn TV screens showing the dedicated in-venue feed
nn CIS terminals for live timing and scoring
nn Photo lockers available on a first-come, first-served basis
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7. TECHNOLOGY Technical support
Members of the technical support team are located in the media centre and media tribune, so please
A combination of wired and wireless internet connectivity is provided in all media areas as follows: ask if you require any assistance.
Please note that it is your responsibility to protect your computer-based equipment and information
Area Cabled Cabled Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Power from unintended or unauthorised access, change, theft or destruction. Taking some simple actions
internet internet 10mbps 20mbps and practising safe behaviours will reduce the risk of online threats. For example:
10mbps 20mbps
nn Download software and app updates as soon as they appear. They contain vital security upgrades
Media centre – press work room that keep your devices and business information safe.
Media centre – photo work room nn Use strong passwords made up of at least three random words. Using lower and upper case
letters, numbers and symbols will make your passwords even stronger.
Press tribune
Photo positions – nn Delete suspicious emails, as they may contain fraudulent requests for information or links to
viruses.
60m sprint head-on
Photo positions – nn Ensure anti-virus software is up to date. Your computers, tablets and smartphones can easily
oval track head-on become infected by small pieces of software known as viruses or malware. Install internet
security software like anti-virus protection on all your devices to help prevent infection.
Photo positions – infield
Photo positions – pole vault For further simple tips on how to protect yourself, go to https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/
Photo positions – cyber-security
horizontal jumps
Mixed Zone
Power
Standard mains power in the UK is supplied at 230 volts AC @ 50 Hertz. To connect to the main power
Interview Zone supply, you need a three-pin plug (pictured).
To connect to the network:
Wi-Fi internet
You can connect to the IAAF World Indoor Championships media Wi-Fi network in all media spaces at
Arena Birmingham. The password is available in the media centre and photo work room.
Cabled internet
To use the cabled connection, simply plug in the cable provided and open your browser. No password
is required.
Adapters are available on loan at the media centre help desk in the venue or you can purchase them
Access to cabled internet is via a standard RJ-45 socket. Please bring any USB-Ethernet adapters at most newsagents, pharmacies, supermarkets and department stores.
you may need. If you find you require an adapter, you can purchase them for £10 each from the media
centre help desk.
Mi-Fi devices
Mi-Fi and any other personal hotspot devices capable of transmitting wireless signals interfere with
the main Wi-Fi provision so must not be used anywhere at Arena Birmingham.
Please also make sure you are not tethering your connection via your phone.Media Centre help desk: +44 (0) 3333 445 790
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8. NEWS & INFORMATION 9. GENERAL INFORMATION
News and information will be available to the media as follows:
9.1 The United Kingdom
CIS Terminals Location: The United Kingdom is situated in the northwest corner of Europe and shares only one
border, with the Republic of Ireland. Located between the North Atlantic and the North Sea, the UK is
nn Results nn Start lists
only 35km from the coast of France. The two countries are separated by the English Channel.
nn Statistics nn World lists
Area: 243,610 sq km
nn Flash quotes nn Medal tables
Government: The UK is a monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II has been the reigning Sovereign since 1952.
nn Entry lists
Population: 65,110,000 (2015)
IAAF Website Climate: The UK has a temperate climate. The temperature varies with the seasons. The average
daily temperature in Birmingham in March is 7°C, with an average high of 10°C and an average low
https://www.iaaf.org/competitions/iaaf-world-indoor-championships
of 3°C.
nn Event-by-event previews nn Live radio nn Daily summaries
The prevailing winds come off the Atlantic Ocean in the south west and can bring frequent spells of
nn Event-by-event reports nn Facts and figures nn Daily previews mild and wet weather.
nn Entry lists nn Past results nn Daily accumulated results Language: The official language is English, but more than 100 languages are currently spoken
nn Start lists nn World lists nn Athlete features across the UK.
nn Live results nn Medal tables nn Media gallery Capital: London
nn Live blog Local time: During the period of the IAAF World Indoor Championships the UK is on GMT time.
Driving: Traffic drives on the left side of the road, in right-hand-drive cars. Seatbelts are required
IAAF World Athletics Club
by law to be worn by everyone travelling in a car or van at all times. It is prohibited by law to use any
Instagram @iaaf_athletics handheld mobile device in any way when driving. Drinking and driving is a serious offence and the
limit is 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood. All traffic laws are strictly enforced.
Twitter @iaaforg
Landline numbers: Telephone numbers that begin with 01, 02 and 03 are landline numbers.
LOC – http://www.wicbirmingham2018.com/
Mobile numbers: Telephone numbers that begin with 07 are mobile numbers.
Print Service Telephone country code: +44
Printed copies of the following items will be available in the media centre:
International calls: To dial either a landline or a mobile number from an international phone, dial
nn Biographical entry lists nn Selected statistics the UK country code (+44) then drop the first zero (0) of the number. For example: 020 8765 4321
becomes +44 20 8765 4321 (if landline) and 07987 654 321 becomes +44 7987 654 321 (if mobile).
nn Collated start lists for each session nn Updated results
nn Selected athlete biographies Mobile phone networks: The UK uses the GSM 900 network, which covers Europe, Australia and New
Zealand. This is not compatible with the North American GSM 1900 or the non-GSM system that is
in use in Japan (though many North Americans have GSM 1900/900 phones that do work in the UK).
Email Service If you have a GSM phone, check with your service provider if it can be used in the UK, and beware of
Flash quotes will be made available via email to all accredited media. You will receive these emails calls being routed internationally. It may be more convenient to buy a local SIM card topped up with
automatically to the email address supplied when you applied for accreditation. If you wish to your preferred value (normally a minimum of £5.00).
unsubscribe from this service, please email news@wicbirmingham2018.org.uk.
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Currency: British Pound Sterling (£) Buses
The approximate exchange rate: 0.74 GBP to 1 USD and 0.89 GBP to 1 EUR Buses are the easiest way to move around Birmingham. Buses with an ‘x’ next to their number are
express buses and take a shorter time to move around the city compared to regular buses as they
Coins: 1 pence (p); 2p; 5p; 10p; 20p; 50p; £1; £2 skip some stops.
For bus timetables, you can consult https://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/Timetables
Bus fares vary with the distance covered to a maximum of £2.40 for a single journey. Travelling for
short distances in the city centre costs £1.50.
New £1 coin was introduced in 2017. Please note that You can also purchase daily tickets for £4.60 (£4.00 after 9:30 and all day at weekends).
establishments no longer accept the previous £1 coin:
Please note that buses do not accept payment via contactless credit or debit cards, but only cash or
Swift Card. Make sure you bring exact cash on the bus, as it could happen that bus drivers do not
have exact change and you could end up paying more for your journey.
Trains
Birmingham is connected to the rest of the United Kingdom with an efficient national rail system.
Notes: £5; £10; £20; £50
New £5 banknote introduced in 2016: New £10 banknote introduced in 2017: The main stations are:
nn Birmingham New Street (Victoria Square Exit for Arena Birmingham)
nn Birmingham Moor Street
nn Birmingham Snow Hill
All stations are served with national services. If you are travelling to Birmingham from within the UK,
tickets for trains can be purchased online at discounted fares when buying in advance.
Credit Cards: Master Card, Maestro, VISA, American Express and Diners Club are all You can purchase train tickets at https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/ or https://www.thetrainline.com
accepted in the UK.
Trams (Midland Metro)
NB: American Express and Diners Club may not be accepted in some establishments.
The Midland Metro tram services connect Birmingham to the Jewellery Quarter, West Bromwich,
Wednesbury, Bilston and Wolverhampton.
9.2 Birmingham
Tram stops in Birmingham city centre are at Birmingham New Street Station and Snow Hill Station.
Birmingham is the regional capital of the West Midlands and is the UK’s second largest city. It’s also
a popular tourist destination, with 39 million people choosing to come to Birmingham last year. Fare for a single journey is £2.70 for an adult ticket (£2.60 with Swift Card), with fares increasing with
the distance covered up to £4.20.
With one of the youngest populations in Europe, fuelled by the city’s five universities, Birmingham is
a dynamic, creative city which is constantly evolving. If you are travelling within the city centre, you can save money with Birmingham’s City Hop fare,
which is valid between the Jewellery Quarter and Grand Central in Birmingham city centre (and back
The diversity of the city’s residents brings a rich cultural mix to Birmingham and this diversity is
again). A one-way trip is £1.00.
something that the city is very proud of.
Trams accept payments in cash, contactless credit or debit cards, and Swift Card.
Public transport in Birmingham
You can find more information, including service timetable, at http://nxbus.co.uk/the-metro/
Birmingham is well served by public transport, thanks to a network comprising trains,
trams and buses.
A map of Birmingham public transport network is available as appendix 10.3 of this guide.You can also read
